The Research Committee of the ELKE of the University of Ioannina, in collaboration with DOTSOFT S.A., are proceeding with the implementation of the project “Digitalization of the Library, Archives and Museums of the Artis Musicological Association “O SKOUFAS”, which is financed by the Operational Program “Digital Transformation 2021–2027”.
The total budget of the project amounts to 954,800.00 and covers the services of digitization, software development, equipment supply, creation of interactive systems and staff training.
The project aims to preserve, highlight and modern digital promotion of the historical and cultural stock of the Association, which is one of the most important cultural heritage agencies of Arta.
Wealth of cultural material to be digitized
Within the framework of the project, a extremely large and multidimensional volume of documents will be digitized, including:
- Rare books and archival material with a total volume of more than 200,000 pages of the library
- 40 paintings and 4 sculptures of the Gallery
- 300+ photos and dozens of documents from the theater department
- Over 500 historical museum objects, icons, lithographs, sculptures, documents and albums from the Historical Museum
- 400+ folklore objects, traditional costumes and videos from the Folklore Museum
In addition, for the creation of a complete virtual museum, a 360° photography of all 3 museum spaces will take place.
The main actions of the project include:
- Digitization and documentation
Digitizing documents of the library, archives and museums.
Analytical documentation of all the material by specialized scientific staff. - Development of Digital Infrastructure
Creation of a digital conservation repository for safe and long-term storage.
Design and development of an integrated single presentation platform – “Virtual Association” for digital exhibitions and online museum. - Virtual & Augmented Experiences (VR/AR)
Development of a virtual exhibition space (Virtual Museum).
Create three virtual reality experiences:
“The Legend of the Bridge”
o “Traditional Professions of Arta”
o Additional VR/AR digital narratives.
Supply of virtual reality caps for experiential use. - Interactive Cultural Interpretation Systems
Installation of an interactive wall with a projective laser system and motion sensors.
Construction of a 3D map using projection mapping.
Creation of an interactive display case with a transparent touch screen and modern digital interpretive media.
A project with a strong cultural footprint
Upon completion, the project will offer:
- Assurance and digital preservation of valuable cultural material.
- Highlighting the work and history of “SKOUFA” through modern, accessible and interactive means.
- Enriched experience for visitors, researchers and educational institutions.
- Strengthening the cultural extroversion of Arta and connecting the local cultural heritage with new technologies.
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